BMS and ITI sign MoU to advance biotechnology in Sri Lanka

?A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Business Management School (BMS) and the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) recently at the BMS premises for continued collaboration in student apprenticeship and training and research. 

‘Elite Eve’ bolsters J&J’s excellent business partnerships

?Initiating a new episode in building more meaningful relationships with business partners, ‘Elite Eve’ - the mega annual event - held by Johnson and Johnson (J&J), a world famous healthcare company, came to a successful ending recently. 

CA Sri Lanka awards scholarships to 130 outstanding students

?The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently rewarded 130 outstanding students including the top achievers at the 2014 Advanced Level examinations with scholarships to embark on a globally sought-after career in chartered accounting. 

Sri Lanka’s finest natural mineral water brand, OLU, presents CFW Swim 2015

Friday 24th July 2015, Colombo: As the title partner of Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) Swim, OLU Tropical Water leads the way in promoting healthy living. Sourced from one of the rarest cloud forests found in the upper reaches of the island’s hill country, OLU is one of the first natural mineral water brands from Sri Lanka. 

PRIMA SUNRISE BREAD sponsors “Regional Junior Open Golf C'ship in Nuwara Eliya and Kandy”

The Sri Lanka Golf Union together with Prima Sunrise Bread continue its drive to broad base the game in the country and scheduled the two regional opens to be played during the school holiday season in August to facilitate more participation. We are likely to see entries for the first time from Nuwara Eliya with junior schools program taking birth after the initiation of the schools program conducted by the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and the Sri Lank

IPM attends Singapore HR Institute’s 50th anniversary celebrations

?IPM Sri Lanka recently participated at the 50th anniversary celebrations of Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) held in Singapore from 9th to 12th July at the Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore. 

Social Enterprise Lanka partners PR Wire

?Public Relations firm, PR Wire has partnered with Social Enterprise Lanka, an organisation for developing the social enterprise sector in Sri Lanka. 

LBA organises public training programme series

?A series of public training programmes have been organised by LBA Executive Training. LBA Executive Training is the Corporate Training arm of the Lanka BPO Academy. 

Professional job opportunities soar in healthcare sector - Everjobs Career Report

?For finance and human resource professionals, the job doesn’t get much better than this. A recent Everjobs career report showed accounting and auditing, human resource and administrative job roles to be in high demand, especially in the rapidly expanding healthcare sector of Sri Lanka.

Customer-centric focus key for long-term brand differentiation – Dana Crisan

?Holcim’s three customer commitments are key to the Group achieving true customer-centric service, Customer Excellence Coach – Holcim Group Dana Crisan said during a recent visit to Sri Lanka.

Union Bank 2Q net up amid margin pressure

?Union Bank of Colombo PLC (UBC) posted a net profit of Rs.36.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (2Q15), up from Rs.9 million net profit posted for the same quarter in 2014 on the back...

Biz community hopes post-election scenario will put end to current lull

?A section of top private sector representatives yesterday expressed confidence in having an improved post-election business environment but stressed the need for stable policy decisions to help boost economic activities. 

CB seen keeping rates steady today: poll

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is expected to keep its key policy interest rates unchanged at record lows yesterday, a Reuters poll showed, ahead of a parliamentary polls in August.

SL to harness wasted rainwater for crops, power

Sri Lanka plans to store and use a billion cubic metres of rainwater per year, which would otherwise drain into the sea, in an ambitious effort to boost irrigation and power production.

UNP-led front unveils election manifesto based on 5 pillars

?The United National Party, which is heading the United National Front for Good Governance coalition in the upcoming polls, outlined its 5-year manifesto based on 5 pillars, which included economic, educational, social and infrastructure development as well as eliminating corruption.

Does your insurance agent speak the right level of English?

The insurance industry is more an international sector now than it has ever been before.

IPS-IFPRI partner to strengthen collaboration in South Asia on food security policies

The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute...

Budding Lankan entrepreneurs chosen for MIT Global Startup Lab 2015

Twenty five aspiring Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, chosen from 100 candidates with ideas for potentially...

JICA loan to upgrade national grid

A new loan agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Japan amounting...

Are women adequately represented in Sri Lanka’s political space?

Another election, another government beckons us. As is always the case with us Lankans, ...

Subsidies and controls no panacea for farmer woes

The long-term prospect of our agricultural sector is severely constrained by extreme inefficiencies in both markets and public policies.

Many unresolved trade hurdles blocking business growth: importers

Following is the speech delivered by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Import Section Chairman Dinesh ...

Janashakthi Insurance appoints Husein Esufally as Deputy Chairman

Renowned Sri Lankan business leader Husein Esufally joined the board of Janashakthi Insurance ..

HNB General Insurance partners with Mobitel

HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mobitel..

HNB and SML Frontier launch mega leasing promotion for Land Rover

Hatton National Bank (HNB), the premier bank for leasing, has joined hands with SML Frontier Automotive,

NDBIB crowned ‘Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka’ by Euromoney again

NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) won the coveted ‘Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka’ award...

IBSL to host 10th Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators

The Insurance Board of Sri Lanka (IBSL) will be hosting the 10th annual conference of Asian Forum of Insurance 

Fitch upgrades and withdraws MCSL Financial Services’ rating

Fitch Ratings Lanka has upgraded MCSL Financial Services Limited’s (MFSL) national 

Richardson Outdoor introduces Sri Lanka’s first LED gantry

Richardson Outdoor (Pvt) Limited is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of Sri Lanka’s first LED gantry.  

My Property Investments focuses on safe Lankan property transactions

My Property Investments, a fully owned subsidiary of Dwellings Group,